On Tuesday night, Wisconsin-based outfit Archers kicked off their UK tour at Audio in Glasgow. Opening the night were Tropic Gold, a band from Suffolk-via-Essex who were described as the “hottest new band” by Kerrang! back in 2023. As soon as the first vocals dropped, the message was clear: they did not come on stage … Continue reading Gig Review: Archers / Tropic Gold – Audio, Glasgow (14th April 2026)
The Last Ten Seconds of Life drop “Rat Trap” video as new album hits shelves
Pennsylvania metal heavyweights (and a Band of the Day a long time ago!) The Last Ten Seconds of Life have officially unleashed their latest full-length, The Dead Ones, today via Metal Blade Records. To mark the occasion, the band has shared a crushing new video for the track "Rat Trap", featuring a guest appearance from … Continue reading The Last Ten Seconds of Life drop “Rat Trap” video as new album hits shelves
Waterparks announce new album Jinx and drop single / video “Prowler”
The blue-haired boys are back. Waterparks have finally pulled back the curtain on their sixth studio album, Jinx, which is set to hit the shelves on 24th July via BMG. To get the hype train moving, the band have shared their brand-new single, "Prowler", and it sounds like things got pretty heavy behind the scenes … Continue reading Waterparks announce new album Jinx and drop single / video “Prowler”
EP Review: Headswitcher – Out of Reach
Well, this is new. This Northampton-based band who formed in 2023 are here with their debut EP, and straight away I can hear this has many influences from the get-go! Here I can hear punk, rock, and thrash influences from the likes of "No Time". Then in comes "Out of Reach", the title track, which … Continue reading EP Review: Headswitcher – Out of Reach
Classic Cover: Return to Dust – “Hey Ya!” (original by OutKast, tour dates also included!)
Los Angeles alt-rockers Return to Dust are back with a bit of a surprise, dropping an explosive cover of the OutKast classic "Hey Ya!". While the 2003 original is a feel-good pop anthem, the quartet - Matty Bielawski, Graham Stanush, Sebastian Gonzalez, and London Hudson - have given it a proper rock 'n' roll makeover. … Continue reading Classic Cover: Return to Dust – “Hey Ya!” (original by OutKast, tour dates also included!)
Gig Review: Igorrr / Master Boot Record / Imperial Triumphant – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London (22nd October 2025)
Tonight was planned to be the first of many things for me: a new venue, three new bands I had never seen before, and watching Mark Shelly work for a change. We were both invited to this tour, and I decided to take the opportunity to watch bands from a genre I normally wouldn't listen … Continue reading Gig Review: Igorrr / Master Boot Record / Imperial Triumphant – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London (22nd October 2025)